Author: Alan Tidwell

The New York Times reported on 16 October that the People’s Republic of China had leased the island of Tulagi from Solomon Islands. A secret deal was apparently struck in September, no doubt around the time Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare ascended to his leadership role and Solomon Islands announced its switch from recognising Taipei to Beijing. Tulagi is remembered mostly as the place where the pivotal Allied campaign for Guadalcanal started in World War II. With the leasing of the island, we may well have a shift in the strategic competition in the Pacific.

Article: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/the-tulagi-turning-point/
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Author: Dr William Hoverd

A recognition of the looming challenges facing our Pacific neighbours through climate change and pressures on maritime resources has led to a shift in focus expressed in the just-released Defence Capability Plan 2019.

Article: https://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/about-massey/news/article.cfm?mnarticle_uuid=F9252BA2-D7A4-4A57-AC2F-1620500F49CE
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Author: Jamie Ensor

New Zealanders living around the globe remain at threat of Islamic State's wrath, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2019/10/islamic-state-still-threat-to-new-zealanders-prime-minister-jacinda-ardern.html
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Author: PMN News

Full details of sordid and secret sex abuse between a female teacher and two teenage boys she was employed to educate and nurture can finally be revealed.

Article: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/court-files-uncover-teachers-sickening-offending
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Author: Ryan Bridge

OPINION: How do you know there's a vegan in the room? They'll tell you. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2019/10/ryan-bridge-kiwi-vegan-loonies-are-treasonous.html
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Author: Mackenzie Smith

The Marshall Islands is exploring legal action against the US over a leaking nuclear-waste filled concrete dome.

Article: https://www.newsie.co.nz/news/165488-leaking-nuclear-waste-dome-marshalls-consider-legal-action.html
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Author: Laine Moger

Survivors of historical cases of child rape, violence and neglect at state-owned care institutions are being officially heard for the first time.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/116981374/abuse-inquiry-claims-of-historical-child-rape-at-stateowned-care-institutions-heard
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